How to Connect a PS3 to a TV Without HDMI

How to Connect a PS3 to a TV Without HDMI
Written By
Aaron Wein
Aaron Wein
Published: Mar 8, 2010
Updated: Feb 23, 2021
1 minute read

The PS3 supports high definition gaming and can even play Blu-Ray discs. The HDMI cable is the highest quality audio video cable that can be used with the PS3. However, that doesn't mean you have to connect your TV via HDMI. Many televisions don't support HDMI. Thankfully, the PS3 has many other audio video options, including composite, component and S-video.

Things You'll Need:

Things You Will Need

  • Ps3 S-Video
  • Ps3 Composite Cable
  • Ps3 Component Cable
  • Connect your PS3 to your television via component, composite S-video

    Turn off your PS3 gaming console.

    Unplug your PS3 HDMI cable from the HDMI port on the back of the console if necessary.

    Plug the single end of either your component, composite or S-video cable into the PS3's "AV Multi Out" port, located on the back of the console.

    Plug the other end of your cable into the corresponding input on your television. Each should be labeled on the back of your television.

    Aaron Wein

    Aaron Wein is a copy editor for Skagit Valley Publishing. He has been a writer and editor since 2004, contributing to Washington-based publications and clients such as the "Bellingham Herald," "Western Athletics," "GNAC Sports" and…

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